Headrest and Screen Cover

ABSTRACT

This invention pertains to a seat headrest cover, for automobiles, watercrafts and aircrafts, with a removable rear panel. The removable rear panel on the seat headrest cover allows the installed television/video screen to be viewed without removing the entire seat/headrest cover, serves to hide installed television/video screens, provides some protection to the installed television/video screens, offers a means of customizing the seat to a particular taste and, allows the seat to be used as a means of advertisement. The seat headrest cover is made of material similar to the original material and is available in colors to match both the interior and exterior of the vehicle or craft.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] I hereby claim the benefit of the filing date of Dec. 2, 2002from Provisional Patent Application No. 60430106.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention pertains to seat headrest covers for automobiles,aircrafts and watercrafts. The Headrest and Screen Cover is designed tohide and protect television and video screens/monitors installed in theheadrest, while simultaneously providing a means of advertising orcustomizing the vehicle or craft.

[0003] Unlike other headrest covers, the Headrest and Screen Cover has aunique removable rear panel, which permits the television/screen to beviewed with the Headrest and Screen Cover attached. Another use of thisremovable panel is to allow advertisement or designs on the panel to bechanged with ease.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Originally conceived as an alternative to tying a flag around theheadrest to express ones pride, the Headrest and Screen Covers evolvedinto its current form based on research and feedback from customers. Atthe request of automobile custom installers, we designed a headrestcover to provide a means of hiding the television/screens installed inthe headrest.

[0005] After reviewing the original design, we determined that it wastoo impractical and cumbersome to constantly remove the entire headrestcover. Therefore, we decided to make the Headrest and Screen Covers witha removable panel. With the decision to make the Headrest and ScreenCovers with the removable panel, this opened up the possibility ofseveral other uses for the Headrest and Screen Cover. The removablepanel facilitates the use of the Headrest and Screen Cover to advertisea business or cause. Or, individuals could change the decoration/designon the rear panel to customize their vehicle or craft.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0006]FIG. 1: The drawing shows a rear view of the Headrest and ScreenCover with the removable panel. This drawing also provides a view of thelocation of the Velcro Strips, which are used to fasten the Headrest andScreen Cover to the headrest.

[0007]FIG. 2: FIG. 2 is a photo of the Headrest and Screen Coverinstalled with various patriotic designs.

[0008]FIG. 3: FIG. 3A. shows the close-up details of the Headrest andScreen Cover installed on a headrest. FIG. 3B. shows a photo of theHeadrest and Screen cover with the rear panel partially removed. And,FIG. 3C shows headrest with the Headrest and Screen Cover where the rearpanel is completely removed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] The Headrest and Screen Covers are made of material (leather,velour, suede, etc.) similar to the vehicle's original interior and areavailable in standard colors of black, gray, beige/tan to match thevehicle's interior. Additional colors are available, on a special orderbasis, to match the exterior color of the vehicle. The Headrest andScreen Covers are easily installed and removed for cleaning orreplacement when they become worn or soiled. By using the Headrest andScreen Cover, this reduces wear and damage to the original headrestcover from hair chemicals, dirty hands, food and drinks. Because theHeadrest and Screen Covers fit over the existing headrest cover withoutdamaging them, this makes the Headrest and Screen Covers ideal forleased or rented vehicles.

[0010] The universal design of the Headrest and Screen Cover allows itto fit most popular vehicles, including those with an integrated (noseparate) headrest. For seat with no separate headrest, the sides of theseat are compressed to (squeezed in) to make the Headrest and ScreenCover fit. Once the Headrest and Screen Cover is installed, the width ofthe seat keeps the Headrest and Screen Cover in position. The Velcrostrips at the bottom of the Headrest and Screen Cover are then simplyfolded up into the Headrest and Screen Cover of a neat fit.

[0011] Strategic placement along with the length and direction of theVelcro fasteners ensure a snug fit on most seats. The vertical placementof the Velcro strips on the bottom of the Headrest and Screen Covermakes it possible, where necessary, to cut or trim the height of theHeadrest and Screen Cover to ensure a snug fit.

[0012] Unique to the Headrest and Screen Cover is the removable rearpanel. This removable rear panel allows viewing of the television/videomonitor without having to remove the entire Headrest and Screen Cover.The removable rear panel of the Headrest and Screen Cover is held inposition with either Velcro or a zipper. The removable rear panel on theHeadrest and Screen Cover can be decorated with different designs for acustomized look. Because they are available separately, the removablerear panels enable the user to easily change the design/message on theHeadrest and Screen Cover to suit their need.

[0013] Each Headrest and Screen Cover can be decorated on the back, andor the front with a design or message to advertise a business, promote acause or to express an interest. Used as a means of advertising, theHeadrest and Screen Cover allows companies, such as a taxi or bus fleetto change the message by replacing only the rear panel after a specifictime. This allows them to change the advertisement without having tobear the cost of replacing the entire Headrest and Screen Cover.Individuals can also change the rear panel designs to expresspatriotism, affiliation, beliefs or an interest.

[0014] By using our Headrest and Screen Covers, it is possible toconceal the television/video screen installed in the headrest fromprying eyes. According to automotive customizes, this is very desirablewhen parking in public places such as malls, movie theatres, etc.Additionally, when the rear panel is installed, the soft material of theHeadrest and Screen Cover provides some protection to thetelevision/video screen form exposure to excessive sunlight, dust, dirtyhands, food and drinks.

What is claimed for this invention is: 1) A Headrest and Screen Coverthat is made of material (Leather, Velour, Suede, etc.) similar to theinterior of the vehicle. 2) A Headrest and Screen Cover that closelyresembles the original shape, color and size of the headrest and whichis easily installed or removed for cleaning or replacement. 3) AHeadrest and Screen Cover that fits over the existing headrest coverwithout damaging the original headrest cover or making any modificationsto the headrest. 4) A Headrest and Screen Cover that protects theoriginal headrest cover by reducing wear and damage to the originalheadrest cover. The Headrest and Screen Cover can be used to cover orhide already soiled or worn headrest covers. 5) A Headrest and ScreenCover designed to fit most popular most popular vehicles, includingthose that have seats with an integrated (no separate) headrest. 6) AHeadrest and Screen Cover, which is: (a) either fastened with a zipperor Velcro and, (b) when Velcro is used, the Velcro is strategicallyplaced in a vertical position at the bottom of the Headrest and ScreenCover. 7) A Headrest and Screen Cover that can be cut/trimmed for a snugfit. 8) A Headrest and Screen Cover with a removable rear panel, held inplace with a zipper or Velcro. 9) A Headrest and Screen Cover with aremovable panel which can be decorated to express ones pride, position,support or association with a specific culture, sport, hobby, group,religious or political belief. 10) A Headrest and Screen Cover that canbe used to advertise a business, group or a cause. 11) A replacementpanel for the Headrest and Screen Cover, which can be used to advertisea business, group, cause or to customize a vehicle. 12) A Headrest andScreen Cover with a removable panel, which permits viewing of atelevision or video screen, installed in the headrest, without requiringremoval of the entire Headrest and Screen Cover. 13) A Headrest andScreen Cover, which conceals a television/video screen installed in theheadrest. 14) A Headrest and Screen Cover, which serves to protect atelevision/video screen from excessive exposure to sunlight, dust, dirtyhands, food or drinks.